Raising a dog should be done by professionals! At least, such a slogan is constantly thrown to us by dog handlers of all stripes and ranks. But if you are raising a pet, not Miss or Mr. "Dog Universe", then you can handle it yourself.
Many mistakenly believe that the dog of the elite breed is already originally smart, obedient, flexible, wears slippers and brews coffee. To train a dog and teach a good tone must be almost from birth.
The first months of the dog’s life are the beginning of habits and the formation of behavior. Therefore, if a German Shepherd puppy does not obey in two months, urgent need to take action!
Pet character
The main reasons for capricious disobedience lie in the wrong education from an early time. Depending on what is lost during the growing up of the dog, stubbornness is also expressed in different ways. To begin with, it is worth outline a number of basic problems that arise if the upbringing of a shepherd puppy does not meet the standards:
the dog does not obey when one of the owners or both calls her to him;
chasing other animals, not restrained;
constantly striving to escape from the owner;
not accustomed to cleanliness;
shows an increased interest in garbage;
bites, jumps on people.
All these problems are solved by competent command, rigorous training and proper education. You will be convinced that the German Shepherds are not in vain named one of the most intelligent dogs. Puppies, the prices of which are not low, will fully meet all expectations.
The dog is not accustomed to the toilet
Conventionally, dog owners can be divided into two types: those who do not start a dog for a long time, because “He must be walked constantly!” and those who start and think that he will clean and wash the toilet. But in many cases, you have to learn your favorite dog from scratch.
If a German Shepherd puppy does not obey and stubbornly relieves need wherever he wants, then there are several ways to correct this lack of a pet's character. But in any case, before any training, remove the carpet. Dogs do not know a better place to cope with their natural needs than a soft carpet.
The first way: look at the pet. In places where it most often comes, set trays or lay disposable diapers. Then they can be replaced with a special toilet.
For every fireman, it’s worthwhile to install doggie trays in popular places: near the front door, balcony, windows.
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German shepherd puppy quickly gets used to the toilet
. 2 months is the age at which the dog can already learn to walk to certain places. But it’s too early to remove the placed diapers. Even at this age, the dog may still not have time to run to the right place and will choose what is closer.
Of course, leaving a puppy alone for a long time is also impossible. It is advisable that someone stay in the house who will control if he decides to nabody.
The dog does not recognize one of the owners
The start of training should be carried out by both owners in turn. Otherwise, there is a risk that the dog will not recognize and obey the second owner.
Nevertheless, out of ignorance, this moment may be missed. Starting a puppy's training with another owner is useless until he gains the trust of a pet.
To begin with, the unloved owner must appease his goodies. Like it or not, the dog is still a child. For example, you can buy some sausages and cut them into small pieces. Giving them is when the dog is somewhere nearby, and praise if she herself is suitable. Then, on a walk, call and give him goodies when the pet responds to the call.
Also, the care and upbringing of the puppy should be partially shifted to the second half. Combing, bathing will also help to build relationships. Then you can proceed to training.
If this does not work, then it's time to change someone: either a dog or a companion.
Does not obey commands
A German shepherd puppy does not obey commands because it does not see the owner in you. This is due to the insufficiently strict tone in which orders are pronounced, or the fact that the dog simply does not understand their meaning.
To turn the dog on the true path, it is necessary to go through with it three main stages. The first is learning to distinguish the meaning of commands. The second stage is to train the dog to obey, through perseverance and influence by force. If the dog does not want to sit down, then press the back of the back. Then go to the team to lie, in the same way forcing to obey.
The third stage concerns cases when the puppy does not obey because something distracts him. In this case, you must strongly and strictly repeat the command several times.
To solve this problem, you need to consider several things. The stun collar is the latest tool from the list of possible, and most likely, it will not be needed.
The first two stages of education should be carried out in places where there are no distracting factors - other dogs, people, birds or busy traffic. Ideal for this are garage cooperatives, sites outside the city.
Puppy bites, jumps on people, licks
Puppy flippers when he lacks your attention. But this does not mean that you should give up everything and appease all the whims of your pet in the hope that he will immediately stop playing pranks. To devote the necessary time and attention will help training aimed at developing obedience.
If you do not take action now, then soon the dog will begin to show teeth in the literal sense of the word. Sometimes it can be grabbed by the legs or arms. When the dog is already biting, then this is the case when you need to raise your hand and give it easy in the face. Having missed this moment, instead of a cute puppy, you can get a huge aggressive dog that will be dangerous not only for others, but also for the owners themselves.
By virtue of kindness, not everyone can hit a dog. A loud shout and twitching of the leash can pacify the aggressor. Otherwise, the puppy should be transferred for training to experienced dog handlers. Think for yourself, you may be replaced by a child who does not recognize a warning signal after a growl.
The dog does not give plates (sticks, balls)
Often a German shepherd puppy does not obey when it comes to giving a favorite toy during apportion. Most owners resort to the technique of forced training. In fact, it is useless. This is explained by the fact that the dog executes the Apport command. Another thing is that she is in no hurry to bring the item to the owner. That is, does not fulfill the order "To me!"
To understand how to train a puppy to give things away, you should pay attention to the execution of commands. After "Apport!" the first time should follow the order "To me!". Automatically, the dog will not release the toy from its mouth, but will bring it to the owner. After the pet has come running, you need to pick up the item and encourage the dog to treat, pet and continue training.
Puppy runs away at the first opportunity
A playful little creature may run away due to banal curiosity. It is possible to quench such a craving for exploring the surroundings without losing control by several methods. The first is to train the puppy in the unquestioning execution of the “Come to me!” Command, as described above.
Alternatively, you can use a long leash, and as soon as the baby is about to run away, jerk him sharply and give appropriate orders. But do not confuse with the methodology of education on a short leash. When pulling the leash, call the dog to you. So she will soon get used to both the team and the fact that she simply will not be able to escape.
Puppy rummaging in the trash
The puppy’s craving for garbage bins, bags, and abandoned rags gives a lot of trouble to the owners. The dog seeks to tear apart the treasures found, scatter around the apartment or yard, to fall out in the remnants of food. At the same time, the most modern toys, neighborly cats and delicious goodies can peacefully lie in the corner.
Here on the last and it is worth stopping. It is the lack of vitamins that nature tries to compensate for the canine body. Remember, many animals often eat grass, although it is written in the genus to be predators. This comes from a lack of certain elements.
Change your diet, make it rich in vitamins and minerals.
When the problems are resolved with food, and the puppy, due to harmfulness, continues to plow the open spaces of garbage bags, then put a mousetrap on top. A few clicks on the nose will wean the pest from dirty tricks.
Little tricks
Some small tricks will help you to complete the correction of dog behavior faster and more successfully . German Shepherds are very sensitive to human attention. Puppies, the prices of which are quite high and depend on the characteristics of their parents (averaging from 4 to 40 thousand rubles), are really worth their money. However, even they require quality training. To achieve maximum results, remember a few points:
reward dogs for correctly executed teams;
look for secluded places in the initial stages of training;
make sure you pronounce orders correctly;
patience and only patience. Dogs can understand human requirements, but they need time for this.
In any case, to get a pet is not only to bring tons of positive on weekdays, but also to find a reliable friend.